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Ready to achieve TRUE Zero Waste certification? We’ve got answers to all your burning questions with our TRUE Zero Waste FAQs. At Great Forest, we know Zero Waste can seem daunting, but we know it is a very achievable goal—and worth it. We went through the process ourselves, earning TRUE Gold Certification for our NYC

Everyone is talking about the potential of AI or Artificial Intelligence to revolutionize every industry, including waste management. But what does AI and waste management really mean for businesses? While AI technology is still evolving, we are already seeing its impact. At some landfills in China, robots capable of searching for and removing compostable material

  To achieve a zero-waste society, governments, industry and citizens need to work together to implement a rapid transformation in the way products and services are delivered. Industries also need to work on reducing waste within the value chain for their products. Such initiatives can achieve significant financial savings for both businesses and consumers while

Did you know…waste design challenges in your building may be holding back your Zero Waste goals? In fact, many common waste management problems can be traced to the way your facility was designed and built. When buildings are designed without waste in mind and without input from waste experts, resulting problems can last for the

What does the future hold? If you have a plan, you can conquer whatever comes your way. Here’s a checklist to help you achieve all your sustainable waste management goals for the year. (This post has been updated. It was originally published in 2021) 1) Check Compliance – Download Our Guide Are you in compliance

How much holiday waste do Americans generate each year? A reported 1 million tons of additional materials go into landfills each week between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day! That is an estimated 25 percent more trash discarded during the holiday period. The top holiday waste items, according to a 2021 survey conducted by OnePoll, are

Interested in TRUE Zero Waste certification for your facility? It is not as difficult as you might think. To “walk the walk,” we underwent the process for our NYC HQ and became TRUE certified to the Gold level, with a diversion rate of 91.3%! (Read the Great Forest Zero Waste case study) In this guide,

Every business produces waste. So if your ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) strategy does not include smart waste management, you are missing a big opportunity. By incorporating waste reduction strategies into your ESG goals, you will be impacting all three aspects of ESG. In addition, you will be helping to future proof your business, since

Every New York business and organization needs to listen to what their waste is telling them at least once a year by conducting an audit of their waste streams. Why? Here is everything you need to know. What Is A Waste Audit? A waste audit is a survey of a facility’s regular waste stream. Waste

“…the world urgently needs to shift to a Zero Waste approach..” — Zoë Lenkiewicz, lead author, UNEP Global Waste Management Outlook 2024. Zero Waste. What does it really mean? What are the benefits? How do you go Zero Waste in 3 steps or get TRUE Zero Waste certified? To help you succeed, we’ve gathered Great